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Nilimma Devi

Margatham Sundersan is a poet, scholar of Sanskrit, Tamil --- a genuinely kind person with a sense of humor. I often reminisce how I came to meet and know this gracious lady. It was over two decades ago that I had newly arrived in the D.C. area and was commissioned to bring a performance to the Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian in conjunction with an eminent photo exhibit "Life by the Ganges" by noted photographer Raghbir Singh. I was also inspired by his images and wished to bring the spirit of King Bhageertha who had made the Ganga descend and flow on the Earth. A friend suggested to talk to a person who had just arrived here. After a brief intro on the phone she was willing to write the lyrics for the dance "Descent of Ganga." It was nothing short of Divine blessing. Later Maragatham taught Sanskrit and music to our summer campers at Sutradhar Institute of Dance & Related Arts until she moved to Chicago. Recently 2014-5, Anilla Kumari and I were in the midst of our ambitious collaborative work "Sita, Gentle Warrior" to be premiered at Dace Place. Again, I was looking for new lyrics that would depict the image and spirit of the Sita for the new millennium. After exchanges of ideas she came up with final lyrics and set them to Ragas. These new lyrics on Sita are so beautiful and empowering that every young girl should hear them. Her enthusiasm for her art and life is boundless and all this comes with a humble spirit.

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One of the best teachers who has taught me. Very loving and kind. We were never encouraged to write the exam in English, which was a common practice in other schools. I still remember some slokas, and the credit goes entirely to her. She introduced RSP in school and ensured we were active. Miss those good old days. Indeed, she was a teacher par excellence—more a friend than a teacher.

Jayanthi Suresh

One of the best teachers who has taught me. Very loving and kind. We were never encouraged to write the exam in English, which was a common practice in other schools. I still remember some slokas, and the credit goes entirely to her. She introduced RSP in school and ensured we were active. Miss those good old days. Indeed, she was a teacher par excellence—more a friend than a teacher.

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Gowri and Rohan Nandakumar

I have known Maragatham from 1989 onwards. After migrating to the USA, she has conducted classes for all age groups across the country. She is patient, flexible, and an excellent teacher. She has been teaching my son Rohan for several years, and despite being a teenager, he has a keen interest in learning from her—this speaks volumes about her capabilities.

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Sunitha

A very knowledgeable, dedicated teacher who makes learning interesting and fun by referencing stories and anecdotes from various scriptures and texts.

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Chitra

My acquaintance with Maragatham (aka Mara) started 10 years ago and continues as her student in Sloka class. Her classes are deeply engaging and spiritually enriching. Every Sunday, I look forward to this one hour of satsang, where she brings scriptures alive through stories from the Bhagavatam and Ramayanam. I pray that many more benefit from her dedication.

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Sudha Gopala Krishna

Maragatham is an excellent teacher and interpreter of scriptures. Her deep knowledge of the Puranas and stotras, combined with her ability to connect texts through music and commentary, makes learning both accessible and profound. We are truly fortunate to have her as a teacher and a friend.

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Smitha

I was fortunate to spend some time with Ms. Maragadam—our Priya Samskrita Acharya from Rosary Matric. Meeting her after 30 years, it was amazing to see her continue to inspire and teach Sanskrit online to children and adults worldwide. Watching her teach with the same phonetic precision and interpretive depth brought back beautiful memories of our school days.

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Dr. Lakshmi Natarajan

We know you as a Sanskrit and Tamizh scholar, composer, singer, teacher par excellence, actor, playwright—and above all, a wonderful friend. In addition, you are a remarkable speaker who explains the subtleties of art with grace and clarity. You wear all these roles with humility and dignity. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives.

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Maragatham is an excellent teacher and interpreter of scriptures. Her deep knowledge of the Puranas and stotras, combined with her ability to connect texts through music and commentary, makes learning both accessible and profound. We are truly fortunate to have her as a teacher and a friend.

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Maragatham is an excellent teacher and interpreter of scriptures. Her deep knowledge of the Puranas and stotras, combined with her ability to connect texts through music and commentary, makes learning both accessible and profound. We are truly fortunate to have her as a teacher and a friend.

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